E-mail on protecting people from dangerous toxic chemicals.

The bill would allow the U.S. to take part in an international treatyto phase out the most harmful chemicals linked to birth defects andlearning disabilities. The bill would also protect California’s right topass stronger protections against toxic chemicals if the federalgovernment fails to act.

Please take a moment to ask your representative to show strongCalifornia leadership and cosponsor this bill. Then ask your friends and familyto help by forwarding this email to them.

U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis (El Monte) has taken an important step inprotecting people’s health worldwide from some of the most harmful toxicchemicals by introducing H.R. 4800.

This bill would allow the United States to implement an internationaltreaty, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs), which is aimed at eliminating or restricting a small number of themost dangerous contaminants. POPs are toxic chemicals that build up inour bodies and persist in the environment for a long time. Many POPsmay cause developmental problems like learning disabilities and birthdefects.

The bill includes three main provisions:* Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or notto regulate new chemicals added to the treaty in a timely fashion;* Does not prohibit states from further protecting their citizens fromdangerous toxics when the EPA fails to act; and* Uses a health-based scientific standard when making decisions aboutregulating chemicals added to the treaty.

Other proposals on the table fail to do these three simple things.Showing strong California support on Congresswoman Solis’ bill will helpthe legislation move forward to further protect public health from toxicchemicals.

Most recently, Environment California led the successful fight to bantoxic flame retardants from consumer products like couches and fabrics.California was the first state to act on this issue and set animportant precedent.

Please take a moment to ask your representative to show strongCalifornia leadership and cosponsor this bill. Then ask your friends and familyto help by forwarding this email to them.

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